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Chinese Black Lacquer Guanmaoyi Chair, c. 1850
$980
£739.87
€848.78
CA$1,368.03
A$1,489.65
CHF 788.10
MX$17,964.64
NOK 10,027.39
SEK 9,167.14
DKK 6,339.01
About the Item
With its strong lines and upright stature, this imposing piece of furniture was the chair of choice for a 19th-century administrator in northern China. Known as guanmaoyi or official's hat armchairs, the chair is defined by its elegant yet minimalist design, crafted of northern elm (yumu) with a prominent back splat and a silhouette drawn of graceful curves. Finished with black lacquer, the chair is decorated only by a beaded edge along the front apron and an archaistic dragon motif carved into the back.
- Dimensions:Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)Seat Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: PPP063A1stDibs: LU820011316313
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